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WHO WROTE THIS POEM?

  • Posted by Deleted Member July 3, 2010 - 26 views

    A FRIEND GAVE ME THIS POEM 30 YEARS AGO. I MEMORIZED IT AND HAVE LONG SINCE LOST THE NAME OF THE POET.

    Does anyone know the name of the author?

    " If all the music died and music-makers ceased, I think you'd stand and sing a hymn of hope and peace.

    If nights of doubt and fear against the Light were hurled, I think you'd light a candle and stand against the world.

    If winds of changing times uprooted trees and sod, I think instead of mocking, you'd stand in praise of God. " 

2 comments
  • Kimberly Brocklehurst
    Kimberly Brocklehurst I searched and the only thing that came up was a condolence written in a guestbook. The young lady wrote this poem for her deceased aunt and attributed it to Perry Tanksley. I don't know if this is 100% true because my research into Perry Tanksley did not...  more
    July 3, 2010
  • <i>Deleted Member</i>
    Deleted Member Yes, Kimberly, thank you for your efforts on my behalf. I clearly remember a greeting card with this poem on the front and a woman's name as the author but for the life of me I can't find that card any more and I can't remember the woman's name. If anyo...  more
    July 4, 2010 - delete